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D-backs aim for series win over A's, break-even homestand
The Arizona Diamondbacks will get a chance to salvage their homestand when they go for a second consecutive win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in Phoenix.,A slumping club that hasn't scored more than six runs in a game since June 16, the Diamondbacks didn't make much out of 12 hits Saturday. B...

Reeling Yankees seek series split with Blue Jays
Amid concerns about Juan Soto's bruised right hand, the visiting New York Yankees will try to salvage a split of their four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon.,Soto watched Saturday as the Blue Jays won their second game of the series 9-3, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving i...

Sharks take Igor Chernyshov plus six more on Day 2 of NHL Draft
The San Jose Sharks got Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft started with their selection of Igor Chernyshov at the top of the second round, then added another six players over the course of their day to cap off a productive draft in Las Vegas on Saturday.,After the Sharks chose center Macklin Celebrini with...

Akshay Bhatia, Aaron Rai keep lead at tight Rocket Mortgage Classic
Akshay Bhatia and England's Aaron Rai shot 4-under par 68s to remain co-leaders through the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Saturday in Detroit.,Bhatia and Rai began the round sharing the lead, but the overall leaderboard has tightened. Rai had five birdies and a bogey, while Bahatia n...

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen dominates Athletics
Zac Gallen returned from the injured list to throw six brilliant innings, and Ketel Marte, Jake McCarthy and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had run-scoring hits as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the visiting Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.,One day after the A's had put up nine runs on the hosts in ...

Marred by another slow start, Tiger-Cats take on Redblacks
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are experiencing a third straight poor start and will look to get into the victory column when they visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday night.,Hamilton (0-3) lost its first four games in 2022 and its initial three contests last season. The Tiger-Cats are again in a hole afte...

D-backs activate RHP Zac Gallen for start vs. A's
The Arizona Diamondbacks activated staff ace Zac Gallen from the 15-day injured list Saturday for a home start against the Oakland Athletics.,The right-handed Gallen takes the roster spot of left-hander Brandon Hughes, who was optioned to Triple-A Reno late Friday.,Gallen has been sidelined since he...
Saturday June 29 Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB, WNBA
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB and WNBA on June 29th, 2024....

Struggling D-backs staff gets Zac Gallen back to face A's
Zac Gallen returns from a 30-day absence when the Arizona Diamondbacks face the Oakland Athletics on Saturday in the middle contest of a three-game set at Phoenix.,Gallen has been sidelined since injuring his right hamstring against the New York Mets on May 30. He said he sustained the injury on his...

A's hit four homers to roll past D-backs, end road skid
Zack Gelof went 3-for-4, including a tiebreaking triple, and scored twice and the Oakland Athletics hit four homers during a 9-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in Phoenix.,Shea Langeliers went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs and Tyler Soderstrom hit a solo homer as Oakland s...

Mercury extend Sparks' road skid to seven in row
Kahleah Copper scored 24 points, Brittney Griner had 18 points and 11 rebounds for her first double-double of the season, and the Phoenix Mercury extended the struggling Los Angeles Sparks' woes thanks to a dominant second half in Friday's 92-78 decision in Phoenix. ,Phoenix (9-8) went on a 13-4 run...

Sharks draft Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 overall pick
The San Jose Sharks chose center Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday in Las Vegas.,Celebrini, who turned 18 on June 13, was the youngest player in NCAA Division I last season and the youngest to win the Hobey Baker Award after producing 32 goals and 32 assis...

Reports: Hawks deal G Dejounte Murray to Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans acquired star guard Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.,The Pelicans will send Atlanta veteran big man Larry Nance Jr., guard Dyson Daniels and first-round draft picks in 2025 and 2027 to land Murray, the reports said.,The 2025 f...

Sharks pick Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 overall pick
The San Jose Sharks chose center Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday in Las Vegas.,Celebrini, who turned 18 on June 13, was the youngest player in NCAA Division I last season and the youngest to win the Hobey Baker Award after producing 32 goals and 32 assis...

Canucks GM: Nikita Zadorov to become free agent
Defenseman Nikita Zadorov will test the free agent market and sign with a different team, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin told reporters on Friday.,Zadorov will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday. Allvin said the 29-year-old wants more money than the team feels he's worth.,"...

Canadiens move up to 21st pick in trade with Kings
The Montreal Canadiens traded up to the 21st pick in Friday night's 2024 NHL Draft in a deal with the Los Angeles Kings.,The Kings received the 26th selection in the first round as well as picks in the second (57th) and seventh rounds (198th).,The Canadiens now have 10 total picks in the draft, whil...

Report: Mavs trading Tim Hardaway Jr. to Pistons
The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for fellow guard Quentin Grimes, ESPN reported Friday.,The Mavericks get younger and gain more financial flexibility with the move.,Hardaway, 32, is due $16.2 million in 2024-25 in the final y...
Friday June 28 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For MLB & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Friday June 28th's MLB and WNBA slate....

A's visit Diamondbacks, look to end 11-game road losing streak
The Oakland Athletics will try to end an 11-game road losing streak when they open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in Phoenix.,The A's are coming off a three-game sweep by the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., and they've dropped five straight overall.,"Ther...

Reports: Nuggets deal G Reggie Jackson to Hornets
The Denver Nuggets, attempting to clear salary-cap room, dealt point guard Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets, the Denver Post and ESPN reported on Thursday.,The Hornets also received three second-round draft picks, per the reports. According to the Post, the selections will be in the 2025, 202...